Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development (Extended) at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The purpose of this diploma is to provide a professional and vocational qualification for the ICT industry, combining theory and practical exposure to enable a graduate (diplomate) to conceptualize, design, implement and test, reliable and cost effective application development solutions to address industry related ICT initiatives.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Department: Department of Business and Application Development | Duration: 4 years | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The extended four-year curriculum offers the Year 1 modules over two years with additional supporting modules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Extended stream: APS 18 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with Mathematics Literacy); as for the main stream, with applicants one level below the required level in one of the two subjects considered for the extended programme.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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